Transmigrated Into a Scumbag Alpha In a Melodramatic Novel and Been Targeted by My Love Rival - Chapter 10

Shen Hong prepared a gift, intending to deliver it personally to Xia Wu.

Only a few of Xia Wu’s trusted confidants knew why she had taken leave. When others inquired, they simply stated that Xia Wu’s absence was due to personal reasons that could not be disclosed.

Aware that Shen Hong was seeking her out, Xia Wu took the initiative to contact her.

Upon hearing that Shen Hong had prepared a gift and wished to visit, Xia Wu provided her address.

Though the Alpha’s Susceptibility Period was notoriously difficult to endure, someone like Xia Wu, with her exceptional emotional control, could manage it within a few days.

The pheromone-laden air in the room had already been completely dispersed by the ventilation system. Yet as Shen Hong approached, she seemed to pick up on something, her smile turning gossipy. “President Xia, you’ve reached marriageable age, yet you still don’t have an Omega by your side? How surprising.”

“Director Shen devoted her entire life to the Shen Family without ever marrying, didn’t she? I should be learning from you instead.”

Xia Wu was truly a sharp-tongued and venomous woman, her vicious nature completely at odds with her ascetic appearance.

Shen Hong handed Xia Wu a carefully selected gift. “According to the Family Head, now that you’ve come, I’ll have time to consider marriage.”

Though Shen Hong might not find a suitable Omega at her age, having someone to share the burden of managing the Shen Family affairs would undoubtedly make things easier.

Xia Wu accepted the gift with a polite “Thank you” but didn’t rush to open it. “Director Shen, you came personally today. Is there something specific you wanted to discuss?”

Shen Hong smiled politely. “I am indeed quite curious. The Family Head usually associates with wealthy second-generation heirs who lack competence. It’s already impressive if they avoid squandering their family fortune. When did she become so familiar with President Xia, and how did she persuade him to visit the Shen Family? The Family Head never mentioned this to me.”

Shen Hong clearly knew Shen Ruofei’s true capabilities, but Shen Ruofei valued her pride. Asking directly about these matters might offend her and strain their relationship.

So she had to come ask Xia Wu.

But Xia Wu wasn’t one to be easily swayed.

Not long ago, she had clearly heard Shen Ruofei say;

Stay loyal to me, not the Shen family.

That single statement alone was enough to make Xia Wu understand just how murky the waters of the Shen family were.

Yet she wasn’t afraid; instead, she felt a growing curiosity to unravel the mystery.

Ever since Xia Wu had eliminated all the bastards who had brought ruin to the Xia family, she hadn’t felt this eager and anticipatory in a long time.

Shen Hong carefully observed Xia Wu’s expressions and movements, but seeing she couldn’t pry any information out of her, she decided not to press further. She stood up, wishing Xia Wu a good rest, and left.

Xia Wu escorted Shen Hong to the door, then immediately pulled out her phone and sent Shen Ruofei a message, thanking her for the gift.

Shen Ruofei, unaware of what Shen Hong had given, simply replied that it was fine as long as Xia Wu liked it.

Seeing the perfunctory nature of Shen Ruofei’s response, Xia Wu shook her head, tossed her phone aside, and set about tidying her bedroom, which had become somewhat disheveled during her recent Susceptibility Period.

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Shen Ruofei was fretting over the mess left behind by the original “Shen Ruofei.”

After recovering from her illness, she received countless calls from the original Shen Ruofei’s dubious acquaintances. These friends, never having been invited to the Shen family home by the original Shen Ruofei, couldn’t simply show up unannounced. However, upon hearing that Shen Ruofei had been spotted at a hot pot restaurant, they immediately called her, urging her to come out and party.

Shen Ruofei had never been to bars or clubs before, yet as the quest progressed and more storylines unlocked, she felt her memories merging perfectly with the original Shen Ruofei’s. Otherwise, she couldn’t explain how she remained so composed around the Shen family relatives, or how quickly she dodged Xia Wu’s attacks.

Was she truly “acting” the part of that decadent, selfish woman, or was it all instinct?

Shen Ruofei usually avoided overthinking things, knowing her own limitations. But now that events had unfolded this far, she couldn’t help but wonder if the System was actually screwing her over.

Seeing Shen Ruofei repeatedly decline their invitations, some of her more daring friends asked if she’d been injured in a car accident. Otherwise, how could she possibly stay cooped up at home?

Shen Ruofei: She really couldn’t understand why these people always managed to come up with such far-fetched ideas.

When she was discharged from the hospital, Shen Ruofei had undergone a thorough physical examination. The doctor had confirmed that her glands had been well-protected during the accident and hadn’t sustained any damage. Apart from her broken bones needing time to heal, she was perfectly fine.

Faced with the prying, gossip-filled gazes of her friends during the video call, Shen Ruofei threw her head back and laughed heartily, demonstrating her precarious mental state. Then, with a mischievous grin, she declared, “Yes, I hit my head! From now on, I might start liking Alphas. You’d better watch out—you never know when I’ll swoop in and steal one!”

A deathly silence followed, then a cacophony of laughter erupted from the phones.

How novel.

A single car accident could make Shen Ruofei this entertaining!

Yan Jin was an Alpha who got along exceptionally well with Shen Ruofei.

After the group chat ended, Yan Jin called Shen Ruofei individually and asked with feigned seriousness, “Feifei, tell me the truth—don’t scare me. What’s going on? You’ve been acting really strange lately.”

Before the accident, Shen Ruofei had never been one to withstand solitude. She would have been out drinking, singing, and seeking pleasure with her friends ages ago.

Shen Ruofei also put on a dramatic air and sighed. “Since you’re asking so earnestly, and we’ve been friends for so long, I definitely shouldn’t keep anything from you, right?”

“Absolutely,” Yan Jin replied, unconsciously lowering her voice in anticipation of the secret Shen Ruofei was about to reveal.

Shen Ruofei deliberately paused for a couple of seconds. “Lately, I’ve been under a lot of stress. Honestly, my brain hasn’t been the same since the car accident. To be honest, I find Alphas far more interesting than Omegas. I’m considering switching things up. Just thinking about it is thrilling.”

Yan Jin: “……”

She had no idea what Shen Ruofei was babbling about.

The only plausible explanation was—

Her brain really was damaged.

News of Shen Ruofei’s “madness” gradually spread throughout Baijin City. Everyone knew that her car accident had damaged her brain, and when chatting with friends, she would speak with such earnest nonsense.

Moreover, even her “tastes” had completely changed.

For example, Shen Ruofei used to enjoy the pleasure of Omega’s embrace, but now she claimed she might be starting to like Alphas.

The news somehow reached Fang Yu’s ears, leaving her biting her lip, feeling lost.

“No wonder Senior was so blunt with me.”

So, she was no longer interested in Omegas.

Fang Yu felt a mix of regret and relief.

It wasn’t that Senior no longer liked her; it was that she no longer liked any Omegas.

Then what kind of Alpha would Senior like?

Fang Yu’s mind began to wander.

The Shen family’s influence in the north was unrivaled among wealthy clans. Every move Shen Ruofei made was constantly under scrutiny. If she herself spread this news, it wouldn’t be long before Shen Hong found out as well.

When asked how Shen Ruofei had started liking Alphas, Shen Hong hadn’t fully processed it. But when her subordinate confirmed that these were Shen Ruofei’s actual words, even recorded and widely circulated, Shen Hong could only press her forehead in her hand in exasperation.

She had her subordinate track down the person who spread the video and issue a warning, at least saving some face for the Shen family.

Yet even though the matter was supposed to remain private, news of Shen Ruofei’s interest in Alphas had still leaked out.

The Alphas in the group chat who had been chasing Fang Yu after hearing Shen Ruofei’s words: 

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Xia Wu clearly knew about it too. A video of Shen Ruofei going berserk in the group chat had been turned into a meme and circulated three or four times in her social feed.

Ah, robbery and plunder.

If you have the ability, then go ahead and do it.

Shen Ruofei was clearly aware of the storm her words had caused within Baijin’s elite social circles, and she understood how absurd it was for an Alpha to be attracted to another Alpha.

But the truth was, she was indeed attracted to her own gender. And wasn’t the label of “absurd” perfectly fitting for Shen Ruofei’s persona?

Omegas were certainly adorable, but a bit delicate. She always felt they were like soft, wobbly jelly, as if she might break them with a single poke.

Alphas, on the other hand, were much tougher—she could do anything she wanted with them without hesitation.

That day, Shen Ruofei was watching the gardener work in the greenhouse when Shen Hong stormed back home. The sight of Shen Ruofei’s seemingly carefree attitude, lacking any ambition, fueled her anger.

During her convalescence at the Shen residence, Shen Ruofei had thoroughly enjoyed herself, involving herself in every corner of the household. She even ordered a complete renovation of the family’s tasteless living room, embodying the image of a lazy, idle rich.

However, the intense focus in Shen Ruofei’s eyes as she watched the gardener work in the greenhouse caused Shen Hong’s fury to subside somewhat.

Though some of Shen Ruofei’s actions were undoubtedly absurd, simply observing her, one couldn’t help but feel that she possessed a presence far removed from that of an ordinary, talentless heiress.

With her chin propped up by the back of her hand, Shen Ruofei looked deep in thought, her demeanor strikingly resembling Shen Yuanqing’s.

Shen Hong softened her footsteps as she entered the greenhouse, and Shen Ruofei snapped out of her reverie.

The moment she looked up, Shen Hong chuckled, “Family Head, I heard you’ve recently changed your taste. It’s all the buzz in Baijin, and I must say, I’m puzzled. Alphas aren’t as fragrant as Omegas, nor as soft and endearing. What could possibly have altered your preferences?”

“I didn’t expect you to actually come here just to ask. Consider it a smoke screen I put out.”

Shen Hong hadn’t anticipated this.

She had assumed Shen Ruofei’s change in preferences was genuine, a result of brain damage from the car accident. She never imagined Shen Ruofei would understand the concept of a “smoke screen.”

The old Shen Ruofei had been too conspicuous, her preferences widely known. Anyone who took the trouble to cater to her interests could easily become her friend.

But now, Shen Ruofei rarely went out to socialize with her old “friends.” In a sense, she had completely severed ties with her past acquaintances.

Shen Hong suddenly looked at Shen Ruofei with a very serious expression. “Family Head, I’m wondering if you haven’t just suffered a head injury…”

…but rather had an epiphany?

Shen Ruofei suddenly made a hushing gesture. “My mind’s just not right, really.”

The florist finally finished arranging the tulips in the vase and placed it on the table beside Shen Ruofei.

The vibrant colors of the tulips in the vase pleased Shen Ruofei, and she asked the florist to have it delivered to her study.

“In a few months, Fang Yu will have her birthday. I’m planning to give her a substantial gift. What do you think about having the Shen Family intervene and resolve her parents’ situation?”

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